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Originally Posted by 1990C4S
The taxi cartel did this to themselves, and I suspect the drivers are better off.
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High prices, crappy cars, mean spirited drivers.
What could go wrong?
Uber has had a profound impact on the way I travel and interact with the world. I used to either pay $100 to a thieving cab driver for a 15 minute cab ride at 1 AM in a strange city, or walk. Now I Uber for $8 or so. And, I get to chat with an interesting person in that part of the world.
Taxi drivers in most parts of the world are thieves. In Billings, Montana, I hire taxis all the time. They get $25 plus tip for my wife and I, for a 10 minute cab ride to the airport. And, they will sit at the curb with us in the back seat, trying to rustle up 2 more passengers. Uber has arrived in Billings as of August 5th, so we will no longer be subjected to this ridiculous behavior. Even in London, notorious for its knowledgeable taxi drivers, Uber is a clear win.